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Musée du Château de Tarascon
Museum inside the castle presenting history, architecture, and collections that illuminate Tarascon’s princely and military past.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€22
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€22
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 4 m
Trains on Aug 29
5
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Tarascon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Tarascon will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 5 trains from Marseille to Tarascon, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Tarascon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Tarascon:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Tarascon costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Tarascon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 8m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Tarascon trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4762+ 876416 | On time 1:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h50 | 3:12 PM Tarascon station | 1 transfer | |
6120+ 879352+ 86989 | On time 2:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h43 | 3:46 PM Tarascon station | 2 transfers | |
4764+ 876420 | 3:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h48 | 5:14 PM Tarascon station | 1 transfer | |
876562 | 4:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h03 | 5:25 PM Tarascon station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
![]() | 7:22 AM Marseille | 1h03 | 8:25 AM Tarascon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:23 AM Marseille | 1h04 | 11:27 AM Tarascon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Marseille to Tarascon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Discover the best of Tarascon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarascon trip today.
Museum inside the castle presenting history, architecture, and collections that illuminate Tarascon’s princely and military past.
Museum dedicated to local traditions and the legendary Tarasque, useful for understanding Tarascon’s folklore and civic identity.
Castle exhibition rooms presenting period furnishings, defensive design, and curated displays within an exceptional medieval setting.
Main square near key monuments, ideal for absorbing old-town atmosphere, events, and everyday life in central Tarascon.
Atmospheric old-town area of narrow lanes and stone façades, best explored on foot for its authentic Provençal character.
Riverside walk with broad views of the Rhône, bridge, and castle, especially appealing in softer morning or evening light.
Aïoli garni is a Provençal platter of vegetables, fish, eggs, and garlic mayonnaise, celebrated on feast days across the lower Rhône and nearby towns like Tarascon.
Daube provençale is a slow-braised beef stew with red wine, herbs, and olives. It is a classic family dish of Provence and the Rhône valley.
Gardianne de taureau is a Camargue bull stew cooked with red wine and herbs. It is strongly tied to regional cattle culture near Tarascon.
Traditional Provençal restaurant in central Tarascon known for regional dishes and a relaxed historic-town atmosphere.
Established dining address near Tarascon serving refined Provençal cuisine in an elegant setting popular for special meals.
Casual local venue for pizzas, grills, and French staples, appreciated for dependable service and an easygoing atmosphere.
Moderate for Provence: rooms and dining cost more than smaller French towns, but local transit is limited and many sights nearby are low-cost.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Tarascon -> Place du Marché, Tarascon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Tarascon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarascon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marseille to Tarascon trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Tarascon station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Tarascon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Gare de Saint-Antoine is 8 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Saint-Antoine has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Saint-Antoine.
ATMs are available at Gare de Saint-Antoine.
Available at Gare de Saint-Antoine: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Gare de Saint-Antoine: Bike Parking.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
Tarascon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Maison Penchée, Le Mistral
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Tarascon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tarascon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tarascon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tarascon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarascon: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Provence, Le Provençal.
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